With the state economy in turmoil, Hillsborough County school administrators sat down with the teachers union this week and revealed a budget plan that would mean lost wages and work time for thousands of employees. ...more

March 6, 2009

Hernando County's compensated absences policy reinforces the public view of government extravagance, arrogance and indifference to the taxpaying public. ...more

September 12, 2008

The Children's Museum has just reopened after two weeks of heavy-duty labor. Much of what was accomplished will not be visible to our families coming in to play. But it was necessary work to keep improving what we offer to the children in Highlands County. I would like to thank several people that put forth an extra effort to help the museum accomplish the very long list of needed jobs. ...more

September 5, 2008

you name it - I felt incredibly lost without a portable way to check e-mail, even for a day or two. ...more

July 20, 2008

This Saturday, county employees have a chance to meet their union organizing committee and talk to Teamsters representatives at a 3 p.m. gathering at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St. ...more

June 27, 2008

Assistant County Attorney Kent Weissinger said his Web site - which has garnered much media attention recently - will be "on break" for a few days. ...more

June 22, 2008

WEISSINGER COULD DISCONTINUE WEB SITE ...more

June 21, 2008

SEBRING — David Flowers, director of Highlands County's facilities management, was given a written reprimand late Thursday afternoon for his improper use of county instant messaging. ...more

January 31, 2008